Serving 105 students in grades 9-12, Northern Heights ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 105 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Northern Heights ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northern Heights is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Northern Heights is ranked #651 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northern Heights?
The graduation rate of Northern Heights is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Northern Heights?
105 students attend Northern Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Northern Heights students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Heights?
Northern Heights has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
I think this is a great school to attend. I enjoyed everyday of high school and every single teacher has helped me to succeed after high school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - A
29/1/2015
I have found that if you are not into sports than you get left out in the cold. Even the teachers make it difficult for non-sports playing children to attend school there. I have never seen anything like it before in my whole life.
- Posted by Parent - debbe
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 105 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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